tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post112553430026161936..comments2023-03-30T09:07:25.261-04:00Comments on TAGlog: TAGnotes Pink Quote of the Day IItaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758083701803298308noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125625222234077892005-09-01T21:40:00.000-04:002005-09-01T21:40:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125620463918432742005-09-01T20:21:00.000-04:002005-09-01T20:21:00.000-04:00This blog entry is very accurate (as are the comme...This blog entry is very accurate (as are the comments posted). Last Spring, the ebay mods ("pinks") went on a spree and have been suspending posters for posts that are in no way a violation of the ebay rules. No action has been taken against me-I make this point as relatively neutral observer. What were helpful boards now have a distincly "Stepford" atmosphere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125618995118087612005-09-01T19:56:00.000-04:002005-09-01T19:56:00.000-04:00I was suspended for a post I didn't make - a post ...I was suspended for a post I didn't make - a post in fact made by one of their protected species. I have no idea what makes the psychotic creature protected, but she is.<BR/><BR/>It took them more than a month to acknowledge that I didn't actually make the post I was suspended for, and I was grudgingly reinstated. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps they could have a clue purchased for them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125591659649222892005-09-01T12:20:00.000-04:002005-09-01T12:20:00.000-04:00Another Anonymous here...even though eBay's Trust ...Another Anonymous here...even though eBay's Trust and Safety department utilized my vast knowledge of a particular category (hell, they called me on the PHONE regularly to ask about fakes), I was permanently BANNED from eBay's boards because of another user harassing me. Explain that.<BR/><BR/>"Kelley", in particular, is a completely vindictive and horrible person. Her smartass remarks to me in email have sent my blood pressure soaring more times than I care to remember.<BR/><BR/>The funny thing is, I was always very "rah rah eBay!" until this. Now I'm just pissed, bitter, and looking for a way to screw eBay every chance I get.<BR/><BR/>Some community development. Fools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125591350194383742005-09-01T12:15:00.000-04:002005-09-01T12:15:00.000-04:00I'm also posting anonymously, but if you want to s...I'm also posting anonymously, but if you want to see real-life example of the hypocritical way ebay polices its discussion boards, look no further than the Clothing, Shoes & Accessories Board.<BR/><BR/>That board has gone from a helpful, positive space to one full of inane questions and spiteful trolls in a matter of a few weeks' time. Most of the helpful regulars who gladly gave of their time and expertise are gone, leaving only a small handful of helpful posters, and a large majority who post bad advice, erroneous information, and engage in bizarre board catfights.<BR/><BR/>I find it particularly disturbing that ebay felt the need to post messages on the Discussion Boards about "courteous posting" and "community values" when allowing a CS&A member to shill bid her own auctions, bid (and then retract her bid) on board members' auctions to get their contact information (which is directly in violation of ebay's so-called community values/rules) and post personal attacks against some of the helpful members on the board -- only to get away with all of this while decent people were suspended and banned left and right.<BR/><BR/>Community Values?<BR/><BR/>Well, let's just say -- when in the past ten years have you heard anyone use the word "Values"...who actually HAD any values of their own.<BR/><BR/>Get a grip, ebay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125590995575161702005-09-01T12:09:00.000-04:002005-09-01T12:09:00.000-04:00I was suspended for their boards for a post I made...I was suspended for their boards for a post I made that criticized the pinks, no bad language, no one singled out...just a mild criticism. I even praised the ONE that I know that is decent!<BR/><BR/>Luckily, the very best, brightest members are setting up boards OFF eBay where people can talk freely.<BR/><BR/>I didn't want to leave the community, but was forced to by Claire. Moving to the suburbs has been very nice indeed! I only go back to the city now to work and shop. It is not a nice place to live, and I'd love to find a job elsewhere. The pay is not good enough lately on eBay.<BR/><BR/>I too hope that Google will one day start auctions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9117623.post-1125587261613970622005-09-01T11:07:00.000-04:002005-09-01T11:07:00.000-04:00I am posting anonymously for the obvious reason......I am posting anonymously for the obvious reason.... don't want the ebaY gestapo focusing on me.<BR/><BR/>ebaY spokespersons, including the CEO, lie whenever they speak period. They lie to investors, they lie to the community. When they raised the store subscription fee and final value fee along with the bin fee Meg said on CNBC "the only increase was a small increase in the success fee on store items". That was a lie. There were other increases, as stated, and the increase in the FVF (success) fee was 60%. I don't think a 60% increase can be considered a "small increase". And, of course, she lied about the reason for the increase saying it wasn't about ebaY getting more fees it was about 'vibrancy'. Please! <BR/><BR/>Everything they do, bar none, is about ebaY getting more money off the backs of all the hardworking sellers. It's one thing for them to make more money along with sellers making more money but much of what they do only creates more work for sellers and less profit for sellers while increasing ebaY profits and ultimately ebaY stock price. <BR/><BR/><BR/>ebaY is run as a stock, not a business. It's all about the stock and executing stock options, not the business of sellers selling products. I found it hilarious that in that same interview on CNBC, on the very day that they announced a stock split, Meg said "I manage the business and let the stock manage itself". Stock splitting is not managing the stock? Meg apparently thinks we are all idiots. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to the day when Google announces "Google Auctions" and creates a viable competitor to ebaY. It is only when ebaY has a viable competitor that we will see change for the better. As it stands now, ebaY works hard to increase their monopoly position whereever and whenever possible. ebaY is all that is wrong with monopolies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com